Project Engineer II

Federal Signal Openings•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Project Engineer II designs and integrates structures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical systems, and controls onto commercial vehicle chassis. The role includes designing structural components, welded fabrications, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies, while applying design-for-manufacturing, design-for-assembly, serviceability, and cost-reduction principles to improve product quality, assembly efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle value. The engineer collaborates with suppliers and external partners on component development, sourcing, and issue resolution; tracks project cost, schedule, and risk; and communicates project progress through status reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries. The position also supports vehicle testing and validation, performs engineering changes and configuration control, manages product documentation and releases, and ensures compliance with applicable vehicle, safety, regulatory, and company engineering standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of project, product design, vehicle integration, or systems engineering experience.
Proficiency in structural design, manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, and hydraulic and pneumatic system design.
Proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), PLM systems, and engineering change processes.
Demonstrated project ownership, technical problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mobile machinery, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, or specialty equipment.
Experience with Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

Design and integrate structures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical systems, and controls onto commercial vehicle chassis.
Design structural components, welded fabrications, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies.
Apply DFM, DFA, design-for-serviceability, and cost-reduction principles to improve product quality, assembly efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle value.
Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to support component development, sourcing, and issue resolution.
Prepare project status reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries, and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
Track and control project cost, schedule, and risk to support successful program execution.
Support vehicle testing and validation, including performance, durability, safety, and compliance evaluations.
Perform engineering changes, configuration control, product documentation, and release activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable vehicle, safety, regulatory, and company engineering standards.